Last week Saturday, Dad accompanied Grampa on the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Grampa's brother, Nello, also went on the flight. There were about 35 Zarletti's waiting for Grampa and Uncle Nello to return to Milwaukee. The homecoming was the most incredible thing I have ever seen! I was amazed at how many of the Veterans came through thanking us.
Auntie Anna waiting for Uncle Nello.
Ava patiently waiting for Grampy and Great Uncle Nello. (Can you tell she wasn't feeling well?)
Gramma waiting for Grampa.
Gianna played with Great Aunt Maria and watched the band with her.
While we waited, volunteers carried signs with facts about the Honor Flight participants.
This was Dad and Grampa realizing there was a Zarletti cheering section and welcoming committee. Since Grampa's leg amputation was just about a month earlier, it was uncertain for a bit if he'd be able to participate in the Flight. He was beyond thrilled that he was able to go.
Gramma and Grampa.
This is an awful picture, but I had to include it. This man was the sweetest, cutest man ever! The woman with him (I assume his daughter) told us he loved children and just wanted to see all the kids that were at the homecoming. He had huge tears in his eyes and just smiled and held the kids' hands. I got a little teary eyed watching him hold Ava's hand. He was so sweet and didn't say one word while he was by us.
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